New on Blu-ray/DVD – Week of Aug 9, 2011

Notable new releases in stores this week.

Welcome to Electronic House’s weekly column dedicated to showcasing the latest and greatest titles now available on Blu-ray and DVD. Although Netflix streaming and similar Video On-Demand (VOD) options are picking up steam, for many of us the act of buying or renting a DVD or Blu-ray Disc is still the preferred method for obtaining our favorite filmed entertainment.

With that in mind, consider this a cheat sheet for the week’s new releases. You won’t see every new release covered here. Instead, we’ll be focusing on just those titles worthy of your hard-earned coin. Slide One will always be my Pick of the Week — if you can only grab one title this week, that’s your best bet. At the tail end of the slideshow, you’ll find a sneak peek at a major title coming next week, and on occasion a recent release you may have missed. Feedback is always welcome so please post a comment in case I miss one of your favorites.